4:32 AM,
Jul. 21, 2013

Bills GM Doug Whaley watches mini-camp at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

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Doug Whaley knew the moment he accepted Russ Brandon's offer to become the general manager of the Buffalo Bills that there was a lot of hard work ahead of him.

Not that this fazed Whaley, who grew up in blue-collar Pittsburgh - "It's eerily similar to Buffalo," Whaley says - and has never not earned his keep, nor shied away from a tough job or a daunting challenge.

"Just take it one step at a time, keep your nose to the grindstone, work hard, and good things will happen," Whaley said, reciting the credo to which he has always adhered. ...